Aquarius Galaxy Birthday Cake
An enchanting dessert that turns any celebration into a celestial wonder with layers of vibrant colors and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Plus extra for greasing the pans
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 cup milk At room temperature
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring (blue, purple, black) For the galaxy effect
- buttercream frosting For frosting the cake
- edible glitter For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Baking
- Divide the batter into several bowls to add food coloring.
- Add food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant hues.
- Pour the colored batters into prepared pans, swirling slightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Decoration
- Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream frosting.
- Decorate with edible glitter.
Notes
Using high-quality ingredients ensures the best flavors. Consider letting the buttercream sit at room temperature before frosting for a smoother application.